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Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming

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Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometers away to get warmer, suggests a new study. Read the full story from the University of Leeds. The research suggests that tropical forests play a critical role in cooling the land surface — and that effect can play out over considerable distances.

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Coalition of multinational companies issues report on reducing deforestation

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23 published its first annual report detailing progress in reducing deforestation. A coalition of 20 global retailers and manufacturers, including PepsiCo, Inc., Nestle SA and Mondelez International, on Sept. Read more →

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Jason Gray Joins the Emmett Institute as Project Director, Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force

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In his new role as Project Director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force , Jason will help direct a major sub-national coalition focused on reducing tropical deforestation and advancing inclusive, equitable, low-emissions development at jurisdiction scale. Jason received his J.D. from Gonzaga University in biology and French.

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How the ICC is Using International Criminal Law to Prosecute Suspects of Eco Crimes

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It comes at a time when our global society is increasingly recognizing the imperative nature of utilizing all tools at our disposal to address climate change. Prosecutor Khan, on the other hand, appears to view his initiative as a concrete policy, rather than a promise or hope.

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We now know exactly what happens in nature when we fell forests

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Deforestation is the biggest threat to the planet’s ecosystems, and new research has now mapped out exactly what happens when agriculture replaces forestry. Read the full story from Aarhus University.

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COP26: Scotland to restore and extend Celtic rainforest as global leaders pledge to end deforestation

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Rare and internationally important Celtic rainforests in Scotland are to be restored and expanded as part of a £500 million national investment in the country’s natural economy. Read the full story at The Scotsman. Read more →

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Healthy forests, healthy communities

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Deforestation in areas where residents hunt and gather food can lead to malnutrition, food insecurity, and greater forest loss. Read the full story at JSTOR Daily.